Locking liners are the flat plates that support the handle sides, bolsters, spine, and blade pivot. In a locking liner, as the blade is opened, one of the liners moves behind the blade to hold it in the open position. This prevents the knife from accidentally closing.

Sandvik 14C28N stainless steel is the overall highest performing knife steel in the world that still maintains the productivity benefit of being fine blankable. It is exclusive to Kershaw and developed in a partnership between Sandvik and Kershaw. It offers excellent corrosion resistance and hardenability.